ONE Renton woman entered 2017 on a high after being named Slimming World’s Miss Slinky 2016 for Alexandria.

Janine Croft, 29, who attends Slimming World at St. Martin’s Church Hall, now loves showing off her “Super Slimmer” figure after losing three stone just in time for Christmas.

Talking about her transformation, Janine said: “Christmas 2015 I felt miserable and I was embarrassed with how I looked and felt. Then at the start of this year my nana passed away and I put on more weight eating takeaways and convenience food for comfort.

“I was now a frumpy size 14. So my mum and I decided to join Slimming World.

“When Christine explained the Extra Eating Plan I was amazed at how much I would be able to eat without weighing or measuring. I can still have my favourite Chicken Tikka Masala and Chilli con Carne, just a healthier version which I make from scratch. I still have my chocolate and crisps but in moderation.

“I lost five pounds in the first week. Now my mum and I have lost three stone each and achieved our target weights. I’ve dropped three dress sizes to a size eight.

“I now feel much more confident and comfortable in my own skin and can wear the clothes I always wanted to wear like high-waisted jeans and knee-high boots without having to go for a wide-fit option for my calves.”

After her holiday in October with boyfriend Andy, Janine said she had “never felt so good” beaming with confidence in her bikini on the beach and by the pool.

She added: “It’s also the first time I’ve come back from a holiday with a collection of photos that I’m actually in! This was a big confidence builder for me”.

Christine Warren, who runs the Slimming World group, said: “Janine has blossomed into a confident, beautiful, young woman."